Jammu, March 2: In two tragic incidents reported from Jammu and Samba districts on Sunday, three minors lost their lives, casting a pall of gloom over their respective communities.
According to officials, the girls had taken their animals out for grazing on Saturday evening, after which they were reported missing. Despite extensive search efforts by locals and authorities, both children remained untraceable until their bodies were recovered from the water-filled ditch.
Initial investigations suggest that the girls may have accidentally slipped into the trench, leading to drowning. However, officials noted that the exact cause of death will only be confirmed following the post-mortem examination.
The fatal incident occurred following a collision between a scooty—on which the boy was traveling along with his father—and an Army crane. Officials confirmed that Pranev succumbed to his injuries immediately, while his father sustained injuries and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
These incidents have sent shockwaves through both districts, raising concerns about child safety and infrastructure in the region. Authorities continue their investigation into both incidents to ascertain detailed circumstances.
Two Girls Found Dead in Rain-Filled Trench in Samba
In a heartbreaking incident at Lower Birpur in the Bari Brahmana area of Samba district, two minor girls were found dead in a trench filled with rainwater. The victims, identified as Asiya (10) and Tahira (9), belonged to nomadic families originally from South Kashmir's Anantnag district.According to officials, the girls had taken their animals out for grazing on Saturday evening, after which they were reported missing. Despite extensive search efforts by locals and authorities, both children remained untraceable until their bodies were recovered from the water-filled ditch.
Initial investigations suggest that the girls may have accidentally slipped into the trench, leading to drowning. However, officials noted that the exact cause of death will only be confirmed following the post-mortem examination.
Nine-Year-Old Boy Dies in Road Accident in Jammu
In another tragic event, a nine-year-old boy, identified as Pranev Sharma, died on the spot in a road accident at Patyari in the Bishnah area, situated on the outskirts of Jammu city.The fatal incident occurred following a collision between a scooty—on which the boy was traveling along with his father—and an Army crane. Officials confirmed that Pranev succumbed to his injuries immediately, while his father sustained injuries and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
These incidents have sent shockwaves through both districts, raising concerns about child safety and infrastructure in the region. Authorities continue their investigation into both incidents to ascertain detailed circumstances.
